MA500 monoblock

[xj4094dg]

Picked up a Marantz MA500 monoblock this weekend on e-pay for $100.
I once read these had problems with original binding posts. Anybody familiar with this? Thanks.

[danger boy]

Picked up a Marantz MA500 monoblock this weekend on e-pay for $100.
I once read these had problems with original binding posts. Anybody familiar with this? Thanks.

i have three of them right now.. never had a problem with a binding post. but you do run into them in all kinds of used condition.. from nearly new to totally hacked to pieces.

[xj4094dg]

Good to know... Is there any difference between the MA500 and the MA6100? I'm about to pick up two of 'em.

[danger boy]

the specs are the same for the Marantz MA6100.. but it appears to be a different color in some instances. .. I think they called it champagne silver or something like that. I have never owned the MA6100.

if it's black and the specs are the same.. they it may have been a release in say Canada. I have two similar Pioneer amps.. both are identical, but one was released in Canada. and the model number is different.. even though both amps are the same.

[Shicks18]

danger, what are your thoughts on the amp's performance and quality? I.E. driving LSi series.

[Ron Temple]

danger, what are your thoughts on the amp's performance and quality? I.E. driving LSi series.

A friend of mine was running 3 across the front driving 4 ohm GR Research AV2s. They have similar sensitivity to a LSi 9, but I'm not sure if they have the severe impedence dips. Anyway, these monos handled the load easily. I believe they are rated at 180w @ 4 ohms. Very nice open sound, but in comparison to more powerful 2 channel amps, they lack punch. They'll certainly do the job, especially for bookshelves, but if you're talking 15s, then you might want something with more current and higher damping factor.

[Shicks18]

It would be for an LSiC, sorry I should have mentioned that.

[danger boy]

as Ron Temple mentioned.. they lack punch and clairity I would say.. they power your speakers just fine.... but I think there are better ones out there. If you're budget minded like I am.. then they will be fine.. if you're looking to put out the best sound money can buy.. then you might want to consider a better more high current amp. $100 is a good price though. I think I paid $125 each for mine + shipping.

[Shicks18]

Well the amp will be used for my center channel which is for tv/dvd use only, I stick to 2 channel for music. Would this combo do a pretty good job for tv/dvd use?

[Ron Temple]

Well the amp will be used for my center channel which is for tv/dvd use only, I stick to 2 channel for music. Would this combo do a pretty good job for tv/dvd use?

I think it would work fine for a center.